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Thursday, April 3, 2014

Hollywood's Leading Stuntman Shares His Best Grooming and Fitness Secrets

In an ongoing series to bring the guys some much deserved
attention, The Makeup Examiner caught up with Hollywood Stuntman, Bobby Holland Hanton
on April 1, to discuss men’s grooming, health and lifestyle. Bobby Holland
Hanton is an National Gold Medalist (GB), former footballer and award-winning stunt double who has worked with the likes of leading men Chris Hemsworth in
“Thor: The Dark World” and “Heart of the Sea,” Christian Bale in “The Dark Knight
Rises,” Daniel Craig in “Quantum of Solace,” and most recently Channing Tatum
in Jupiter Ascending (set to hit theaters July 2014).

Bobby has won SAG Awards for “Inception”, “Harry Potter
the Deathly Hollows” and “Skyfall”; two Taurus World Stunt Award nominations
for “Quantum of Solace” and “The Prince of Persia the Sands of Time", and
landed in the 2009 Guinness World Records for the most targets hit with a back
somersault throw in one hour. So, when it comes to understanding what it takes
to push your body to its limits, and still look amazing, Bobby knows of what he
speaks!

The Makeup Examiner: Your resume
is amazing! Modeling, acting, gold medalist … How did you get into the intense
world of stunt double?

Bobby Holland Hanton:I
have had a physical career since a very young age, particularly in gymnastics.
I enjoy being active, and crave the adrenaline that comes along with the job. I
got a call out of the blue to audition to double for Daniel Craig in
"Quantum of Solace." It was a dream come true. I went in for four or
five vigorous exercise auditions; six weeks turned into six months, and I've
never looked back.

I’d read that your schedule
for “Thor: The Dark World” was up at 5:30 am and you kept going until 10 pm.
With such an intense schedule how do you keep your energy at level?

Energy levels were very difficult to maintain, all due to
the fact that my diet was so strict. I had to play around with a few things,
changing around the diet, experimenting with different foods within the diet at
different times. I was given Paleo protein bars from a nutritionist that I
would eat as a last resort. For me,
real food is better, say a breast of chicken, but sometimes that wasn't necessary available at times I needed the energy. I also had protein shakes, and powder which would offer an energy
boost. Another thing I found effective
is black coffee.

What advice can you give my
readers for maintaining energy levels throughout the day?

Find a clean protein bar that works for you. I try and
avoid ones with sugar, to eliminate the crash. I also would say a quick, double
espresso shot or some black coffee.

Regarding diet and exercise,
is there a different regimen for when you’re working on set versus down time?

During my down time I have the capabilities to train
twice a day, more consistently. When filming or on set, I have to find time and
squeeze in a workout whenever I can, whether it be during lunchtime, or late at
night after we've wrapped for the day.

You've doubled for so many
leading men, all of whom look so different. How do you morph into someone like,
let’s say, Channing Tatum for “Jupiter Ascending” or Chris Hemsworth for “Heart
of the Sea”?

For Chris, I was working out
twice a day for nearly 9 months, with heavy weights and a lot of protein mixed
in with my diet. Upper body workouts were very frequent. I have found that
between movies it has been best to maintain a middle ground, and I have been
blessed to have the ability to change body types rather easily.

As a woman, I know that makeup
can give our skin a bit of a beating. With all of the makeup that’s used for
your roles, how do you care for skin?

It is extremely important to maintain a strict grooming
regimen, especially when I am constantly wearing makeup like you said, and
wigs, while being physically active. I am lucky enough to work with DoveMen+Care who offer a full range of products specifically made for men’s skin,
face and hair. I love the thickening shampoo, which truly does work, when I
have wigs pulling at my hair for 12 hours a day (in Thor!). I also use the Odor
Guard PW, which is extremely gentle on my skin, and keeps me moisturized after
all of the makeup and prosthetics used in many of these Superhero movies.

What is your everyday skincare
routine and how can the average guy implement this into his lifestyle?

I am all about having a routine day in and day out from
skincare to diet and exercise. I wake up in the morning and have a quick
shower, where I’ll wash and cleanse my face thoroughly. I immediately apply face
lotion to keep my skin moisturized throughout the day following the shower. If
I am filming outdoors, I love to use the Dove Men+Care Hydrate face lotion,
because it has SPF. Just like my diet and exercise, I think discipline is a
large part of a skincare regimen. Guys must take the extra 5-10 minutes every
day to care for their skin and be sure they are applying the correct products
to ensure the skin stays moisturized.

Can you share what you’re
working on now and what we can next see you in?

I am currently working on the new Avengers (Captain
America), and then have some things in the pipeline, which I cannot disclose at
this time unfortunately -- but stay tuned for more to come! The movie releases,
which you can expect to see me in throughout the months, are Maleficent (May),
Jupiter Ascending (July), and Heart of the sea (2015).

What’s the most important
thing that you’d like my readers to know regarding an overall healthy
lifestyle?

An overall healthy lifestyle
requires discipline. You have to set a goal for yourself and strive towards
that. I try and focus on the longevity in trying to maintain that goal. For
example, I give myself a treat day, which keeps me disciplined throughout the
week, I looking forward to that day. You must set goals, but also rewards too –
otherwise the goals seem quite unattainable at times.

Note: A very special thank to
Bobby Holland Hanton for taking time from his busy schedule to share his
expertise on a healthy lifestyle! Dove Men+Care products are available online at Dove and
retailers nationwide. You can check out some of Bobby's stunt work at Bobby Holland Hanton and find more men's lifestyle tips by clicking ... HERE!